SomersetBlue Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 One thing I will say is that if it is true that the riders were told by message/ Facebook messenger as I have heard then that is such a cowardly way to do it. I don't think I would be alone in thinking that either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 In no other work place would you get sacked by message! Think some of these promoters and TM's need to get some balls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesR Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 Well Charles certainly gives the other side of the story on his facebook page. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyfan Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 No Nicolai Klindt for Poole.....He’s riding in Denmark for Holsted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 50 minutes ago, LesR said: Well Charles certainly gives the other side of the story on his facebook page. Don't do FB. Any chance of a copy and paste job please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted June 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 The situation with Somerset has come about for a number of reasons and the home meeting against Wolverhampton was unfortunately, the nail in the coffin. Most people will be aware on the night that there was a problem with the starting tapes being uneven at the start of the meeting. In my first race, I was off gate 4 and there wasn’t enough dirt on the track for me to make a comfortable pass and I came last. I was told by Garry I would be taken out of my next ride and replaced by Doyle, at this point we were running a 6 point deficit and I felt it was unfair to remove me from my race when I knew I could go out and win it. I told Garry in no uncertain terms that I wasn’t happy with his decision and we had a heated exchange of words in the pits. I’ve had one off meeting (at Swindon) and the repercussions of that has been the threat of the sack, for a month. I shouldn’t have to feel apprehensive about turning up to a meeting knowing it might be my last. Part of my reasoning for disagreeing with Garry is not only the way I have been treated but also how other team mates have and it wouldn’t be healthy for me to continue in the same way. I am not happy about being made out to be a disruptive person, with a bad attitude or a perpetrator of negative team spirit. The Somerset press release is completely inaccurate but that’s the only way they can lay the blame on me. I won’t criticise anyone’s character in the same way, I am better than that. I turn up to the track with immaculate bikes and a positive mental attitude, I don’t go out there to score poorly and anyone who knows me will know I give 100% both on and off the track. My scores this season reflect that effort, both for Somerset and for Sheffield. I attempted to make amends with Garry, to be the bigger person. But really, there is no going back from what has happened and subsequently was sacked by text message while racing in Poland. There has been a complete lack of respect and I for one, do not feel the criticism and defamation of character I have received is warranted. I have been exceptionally loyal to Somerset and have enjoyed my time there over these past 6 years but unfortunately, loyalty and respect are both qualities that have been lost. I would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone who made my time at Somerset as great as it was, and to the fans for getting behind me meeting after meeting. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t saddened by the situation but everything happens for a reason and I hope this outcome will bring bigger and better things for me. It’s water under the bridge, I’m not going to dwell on it. I just want to get on my bike, stick it in the dirt and ride the boards. Charles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldRacer Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 There are times when you can be upset about being replaced, but when the manager replaces you with the world champion, that's just good tactics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 44 minutes ago, scottyfan said: No Nicolai Klindt for Poole.....He’s riding in Denmark for Holsted. Does that mean R/R or NL guest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Shovlar Posted June 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 R/r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uluru Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 4 hours ago, Bagpuss said: Unless anybody knows exactly what Wright did or said then how can they say that the club have done the wrong thing? As good as he has been on track there is always a line which an employee / contractor cannot cross and IF he has done that people can't complain. 100% agree, mate. You can't spout off at an employer and expect to keep your job. Onlookers will always believe what they want to, but if they weren't there when it happened they should shut up and move on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 57 minutes ago, Uluru said: 100% agree, mate. You can't spout off at an employer and expect to keep your job. Onlookers will always believe what they want to, but if they weren't there when it happened they should shut up and move on. Jack Holder did last year, well until the off season anyways! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagpuss Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 I think if you are being replaced by the World Champion as a tac sub you just have to suck it up. However being sacked by text is pretty poor. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 2 hours ago, Steve Shovlar said: The situation with Somerset has come about for a number of reasons and the home meeting against Wolverhampton was unfortunately, the nail in the coffin. Most people will be aware on the night that there was a problem with the starting tapes being uneven at the start of the meeting. In my first race, I was off gate 4 and there wasn’t enough dirt on the track for me to make a comfortable pass and I came last. I was told by Garry I would be taken out of my next ride and replaced by Doyle, at this point we were running a 6 point deficit and I felt it was unfair to remove me from my race when I knew I could go out and win it. I told Garry in no uncertain terms that I wasn’t happy with his decision and we had a heated exchange of words in the pits. I’ve had one off meeting (at Swindon) and the repercussions of that has been the threat of the sack, for a month. I shouldn’t have to feel apprehensive about turning up to a meeting knowing it might be my last. Part of my reasoning for disagreeing with Garry is not only the way I have been treated but also how other team mates have and it wouldn’t be healthy for me to continue in the same way. I am not happy about being made out to be a disruptive person, with a bad attitude or a perpetrator of negative team spirit. The Somerset press release is completely inaccurate but that’s the only way they can lay the blame on me. I won’t criticise anyone’s character in the same way, I am better than that. I turn up to the track with immaculate bikes and a positive mental attitude, I don’t go out there to score poorly and anyone who knows me will know I give 100% both on and off the track. My scores this season reflect that effort, both for Somerset and for Sheffield. I attempted to make amends with Garry, to be the bigger person. But really, there is no going back from what has happened and subsequently was sacked by text message while racing in Poland. There has been a complete lack of respect and I for one, do not feel the criticism and defamation of character I have received is warranted. I have been exceptionally loyal to Somerset and have enjoyed my time there over these past 6 years but unfortunately, loyalty and respect are both qualities that have been lost. I would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone who made my time at Somerset as great as it was, and to the fans for getting behind me meeting after meeting. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t saddened by the situation but everything happens for a reason and I hope this outcome will bring bigger and better things for me. It’s water under the bridge, I’m not going to dwell on it. I just want to get on my bike, stick it in the dirt and ride the boards. Charles Thanks SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najjer Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 51 minutes ago, lisa-colette said: Jack Holder did last year, well until the off season anyways! So you say for the 162nd time.... not that you're bitter that he is now riding as a heat leader 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Bagpuss said: I think if you are being replaced by the World Champion as a tac sub you just have to suck it up. However being sacked by text is pretty poor. I would have to agree with that Baggy. I don't know the whole story and most will never know, but the tac sub thing was fair enough. I get Charles thought he could win his next race, but many do tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Najjer said: So you say for the 162nd time.... not that you're bitter that he is now riding as a heat leader Ha ha! Brilliant. I will always bring up the truth as long as it's relevant and it was to the post I quoted it was. Pretty ironic people complaining about CW talking to people a certain way when Jack was way worse and I doubt he has changed much, I guess Somerset pander to some riders (to an extent). Yes I am gutted he isn't at Poole, NOT! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColette Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 35 minutes ago, Bald Bloke said: I would have to agree with that Baggy. I don't know the whole story and most will never know, but the tac sub thing was fair enough. I get Charles thought he could win his next race, but many do tbh. What about the bit about having one bad meeting and being threatened with the sack for the next month! I think the Somerset management need to go on some team building exercises. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Bloke Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 1 minute ago, lisa-colette said: What about the bit about having one bad meeting and being threatened with the sack for the next month! I think the Somerset management need to go on some team building exercises. As I said I think the tac sub thing was fair enough. It can and does happen all the time. I was agreeing with that part. If the threat of the sack bit was true, then, yes that's 1-1... And it might of had some reason for Charles to over react to the tac sub. Who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalan Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 5 hours ago, lisa-colette said: Ha ha! Brilliant. I will always bring up the truth as long as it's relevant and it was to the post I quoted it was. Pretty ironic people complaining about CW talking to people a certain way when Jack was way worse and I doubt he has changed much, I guess Somerset pander to some riders (to an extent). Yes I am gutted he isn't at Poole, NOT! Jack has knuckled down and gets on with his job. Very easy to work with. Must be happier this year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalan Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 5 hours ago, lisa-colette said: What about the bit about having one bad meeting and being threatened with the sack for the next month! I think the Somerset management need to go on some team building exercises. You worry about Poole, Somerset seem quite happy with Garry May. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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